Used as wainscoting, beadboard brings instant nostalgia to a room without overtaking it. The narrow vertical boards can add height, for example, by running the wainscot up two-thirds of a wall.

It gives the room a cozy, cottage feel. Installing a beadboard ceiling is similar to walls, but gravity makes it a little trickier — it’s often a two-person job. When installing, locate the ...

Color is complicated, with symbolic meaning and psychological impacts many of us may not be aware of. According to color experts, colors used in room decor, especially wall colors, can affect our ...

Powder rooms, or half baths, are truly the most exciting spaces to design in a home. You can take bold risks without blowing ...

An ADU, or an a ccessory dwelling unit, is an auxiliary space located on the same lot as a primary residence like a house.

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If your newly purchased house is covered in outdated wood paneling, you can easily update the walls for a more modern feel ...

A formal dining room w/beadboard walls & chair-rail adjoins the Butler's pantry w/Mission style cabinets matching the Kitchen cabinetry. 3 of the 5 bedrooms have unique gas fireplaces & all bedrooms ...

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This stately Victorian farmhouse on a beautifully landscaped lot in the heart of La Grange offers amazing curb appeal and amazing living space! The interior features incredible historic details ...

The layout for a rustic kitchen can vary from an open-floor plan, to a galley, to a U-shaped or an L configuration with a ...